Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) is the only transformational gender equity, diversity and inclusion program of its kind in Australia

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Who we are

As the only Australian organisation licensed to grant awards under the Athena Swan Charter, SAGE enables organisations to achieve meaningful systemic, structural and cultural change.
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What we do

Through our evidence-based, impact-focused approach, we work with Australian higher education and research institutions to address systemic barriers to gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

How to get involved

Whether you’re an individual or part of an organisation, you can help us make a difference and play a part in advancing gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

Over 50% of Australian higher education and research sector institutions have already joined SAGE on the journey to transformational change

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The latest from SAGE

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Mothers in Higher Ed and research need more support

SAGE’s CEO Dr Janin Bredehoeft had a four-month old baby when she started her PhD. It’s a common enough story – yet university staff and students often struggle to access childcare. This Mother’s Day Janin wants to see more support for parents in higher education and research.
Webinars

How should universities address workplace sexual harassment?

Recent legislative reforms will require employers to create effective prevention and complaints mechanisms for sexual harassment. Find out what universities are currently doing in this space and what needs to change.
Webinars

Intersectional approaches to identifying priorities and action planning

From Advance HE’s Enhancing Practice series, this webinar shows you how to collect and use data in an intersectional way, with help from expert data analysts, academics and equity practitioners from the UK.

SAGE accreditation and awards

By becoming a SAGE subscriber, your organisation will join a national network of institutions and individuals committed to eliminating systemic and cultural barriers to gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

Gender equity in higher education and research

Equitable, diverse and inclusive workplaces are more productive and innovative, and achieve better outcomes.

To advance Australia’s research performance and productivity, we need to improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion in the Australian higher education and research sector.

Meet our subscribers

Meet the sector-leading institutions that have commenced their Athena Swan journey and committed to advancing gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

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